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Thaksin's return and 2025 prospects
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 03/01/2025
» Thailand's political environment last year was marked by machinations to keep the biggest election winner, the Move Forward Party, from power and to ensure the runner-up, the Pheu Thai Party, leads a coalition government the old guard can put up with. These manoeuvres after the May 2023 poll, initially forced Move Forward into the opposition and ultimately dissolved the party while bringing Thaksin Shinawatra back from self-exile in August 2023 for a perfunctory jail sentence and installing Srettha Thavisin as prime minister over the same period.
Growth requires getting PPPs right
Oped, Mariana Mazzucato, Published on 03/01/2025
» The United Kingdom's Labour government has given serious thought to the public investment needed to get the economy back on track after 14 years of austerity, neglect of social infrastructure, and capital flight triggered by Brexit and uncertain economic conditions.
Raise your game
Oped, Postbag, Published on 03/01/2025
» Re: "Proactive politics", (PostBag, Dec 28).
Pundits warn of Trump policy risks
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn and Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/01/2025
» Thailand should prepare for risks that may arise from the aggressive trade policies of US President-elect Donald Trump, who will be sworn in on Jan 20 for his second term in office, say experts on international affairs.
Bangkok property hotspots revealed
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 03/01/2025
» Kaset Nawamin-Ram Intra and Bang Na-Samut Prakan were the hottest Bangkok locations for property demand in 2024, ranking among the top three to five for single houses, townhouses, condos and luxury houses.
State firm outlook buoyant
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/01/2025
» The downward trend in interest rates and the expansion of the tourism sector will positively impact the performance of state enterprises this year, says the chief of the State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo).
New energy, tech fields poised for growth
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/01/2025
» New energy, artificial intelligence (AI) technology and digital tokens are the top investment trends for 2025, according to initial coin offering (ICO) portal Kubix.
Central Restaurants Group finds reasons to be cheerful
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 03/01/2025
» Although the Thai economy faces challenges in 2025, the restaurant industry could be lifted by the tourism boom and government stimulus efforts, according to Central Restaurants Group (CRG).
Tesla's China sales rise to record high
Reuters, Published on 03/01/2025
» BEIJING — US electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla said on Friday its sales rose 8.8% to a record high of more than 657,000 cars in 2024, a strong performance in a competitive market in a year when its annual global deliveries fell for the first time.
Central Pattana's Countdown Attracts 1.5 Million Nationwide
Published on 03/01/2025
» ‘centralwOrld Bangkok Countdown 2025 – The Original’ shattered records as over 1.5 million participants celebrated at countdown events across Thailand, reinforcing Central Pattana’s position as the nation’s leading creator of landmark New Year’s celebrations. Held at Central World, often referred to as the Times Square of Asia, the event attracted over 300,000 attendees in Bangkok alone, alongside simultaneous celebrations at 17 branches nationwide. The scale and success of this year’s event reflect Thailand’s growing influence on the global stage. The countdown was broadcast live internationally via CNN and featured on Times Square, New York, for the sixth consecutive year, showcasing Thailand’s vibrant energy and creative power to audiences worldwide.